Walk-through the 2015 Registration Renewal process, especially as it relates to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP), at our upcoming webinar scheduled for multiple dates in October and November: “Making 2015 Registration Renewal & Continuing Competency Program Easy”. Sign up for the webinar to hear and gets answers about: How to complete Registration Renewal How to…
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Annual Registration Renewal for 2015 begins Oct 1
Starting October 1, most Licensed Practical Nurses registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will renew their registration for an Active Practice Permit for the 2015 calendar year. The CLPNA strongly encourages members to renew as early as possible to receive the lowest fees and quickest customer service. RELATED – Complete…
read moreRegistration opens for 2015 CLPNA AGM and Conference
You are invited to attend the 2015 CLPNA Annual General Meeting & Conference! The annual Conference of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is expected to host 350 Licensed Practical Nurses, healthcare managers, educators, government representatives and more. 2015 CLPNA AGM & Conference Getting Real: Paths to Authentic Care April 29 to May…
read more“Bringing Care Home”: A unique home visit model – CARE magazine
A unique home visit model of care is making life easier for palliative and geriatric patients in Parkland County. That’s the encouraging story at the heart of the Fall issue of CARE magazine. Other stories include: Does poor communications lead to legal issues for nurses? Myth-busted!: People living with mental illness never really recover. Changing…
read moreRobin Williams and the stigma of mental illness
by Dr. Austin Mardon and Catherine Mardon (Special to the CLPNA supporting World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10.) We were just as shocked as everyone else to hear of the death of Robin Williams. The comments we heard included that he was in a better place, that his pain was gone now, that his decision…
read moreHow to complete your Learning Plan
Each year, as part of annual Registration Renewal, Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses participate in the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) by building a Learning Plan. 1. Assess your professional nursing practice Through self-assessment and reflection, assess your professional practice using Standards of Practice and the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses. Through assessment of your current…
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